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LM12 ELC

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 ELC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 94,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 94,987 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 83,183 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 73,407 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 68,944 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 65,419 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 59,841 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 52,244 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 52,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,171 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 38,347 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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LM12 ELC is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 59,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM12 ELC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Ford C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM12 ELC registered?

LM12 ELC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is LM12 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 ELC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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